My Amnesiac Assassin

Chapter 18: The Auction

ARTEMIS LARCENA

This month has been the busiest month I've ever had after quitting Clandestine Organization. Sunod-sunod ang mga tinatanggap kong missions, at sunod-sunod din ang mga problema ko—isama na si Axl.

I don't know what happened to that guy because even Addie lost contact with him. But right now, I'm going on a solo mission.

Mr. and Mrs. Mirasol offered me someone I can work with but I rejected their offer because I prefer to work with someone I can trust instead of a stranger—not that I trust Axl, no, I trust in his ability as my hacker.

In the evening, before the clock struck eight, I am already prepared for the mission: to attend the auction. With the gym bag in my right hand and a car key on my left, I was all ready to leave the house.

"Addieline. I'll be out tonight, make sure you lock the house."

Naka-higa siya ngayon sa sofa habang naglilipat ng channel sa TV. She, then, turned her head towards my direction and asked, "Another mission?"

"Yup. Don't wait for me. Hindi ko alam kung anong oras ako makakabalik. Oh, and don't forget to monitor that guy, make sure he doesn't do anything suspicious while I'm out."

I didn't wait for her response at nagsimula na akong maglakad.

"Okay, ingat," aniya.

Bubuksan ko na sana ang pintuan nang biglang humarang si Shiriyo. Galing siya sa bagong-ayos na kusina habang may dalang mansanas na nai-salvage niya pa mula sa ref.

"You're leaving?" he asked.

"Yes, why?"

"Nothing. I want more food." His face remained expressionless and I rolled my eyes at him.

We just had our dinner fifteen minutes ago! Plus, may kinakain pa siyang mansanas.

"Magsabi ka kay Addie, may pera 'yan," I said before finally heading out.

Nang makasakay ako sa kotse na ni-rentahan ko ay agad ko itong pinatakbo papalayo sa bahay. It will take, more or less, 30 minutes to get to my destination.

Tonight, a lot of bosses from different mafia organizations are going to be at the Auction. And that includes the boss of Camorra Mafia. Because I've been busy these days and I have no contact with Axl, I had a hard time trying to get in contact with the boss of Camorra Mafia. He is known to be elusive and he rarely shows up at the UGW, but because of this auction, I'll now have the opportunity to get in touch with him.

"Finally."

After driving for so long, I slowed down as I saw the neon lights coming from the signboard of the bar. Madaming UGW entrances sa Pilipinas, and one of them is underneath this bar.

Once I parked the car, I took the gym bag and headed straight inside. The intoxicating smell of liquors and mixed perfumes filled the air inside the bar. Sobrang ingay ng paligid na parang gusto ko na lang takpan ang tenga ko.

Compared to the strippers—I mean, to the women who dressed like they're saving a lot of money because of the little clothes they wore to cover their bodies—I looked so much out of place with my big hoodie jacket and jogging pants, not to mention the gym bag.

I immediately headed to the restroom. Of course, I avoided the CCTV cameras and hid my face inside the hood of my hoodie.

Nang makapasok ako sa loob ay bumungad sa'kin isang babaeng tumatawa mag-isa. She looked wasted. Pero hindi ko siya pinansin at pumasok sa loob ng isang unoccupied cubicle.

Binuksan ko ang gym bag na dala ko para kunin ang susuotin ko para sa auction. It's a simple but functional black dress that could help me hide my weapons. Mrs. Mirasol sent me this, and although I didn't need it, this dress is also a heat regulator.